Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 15: Zander Mueth Set Back By Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Zander Mueth aims for an injury-free 2026 season and improved strike throwing.
Mueth was drafted 67th in 2023 for $1.8 million, surpassing his college commitment to the University of Mississippi.
- Selected in the compensation B round
- Third pick for the Pirates, following Paul Skenes and Mitch Jebb
- 6-foot-6, 205 pounds, right-handed pitcher
Mueth started in the Florida Complex League in 2024, achieving a 6-1 record and 1.58 ERA in 13 appearances.
He struck out 56 batters in 51.1 innings and was later promoted to the Low-A Bradenton Marauders with a 3.97 ERA in seven starts.
Author's summary: Zander Mueth seeks an injury-free season.